Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, divided; 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, divided; 2 pounds chicken tenderloins; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Dill pickle slices

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, divided
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, divided
2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dill pickle slices

1
In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon pickle juice, 1 tablespoon hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Drain, discarding any marinade.
2
Preheat air fryer to 375u00b0. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, remaining 1 tablespoon pickle juice and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture.
3
In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in generously greased air-fryer basket; spritz chicken with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer.
4
Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over hot chicken. Serve with pickles.

1026

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, divided, 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, divided, 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

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